The Los Angeles community lost an iconic DJ this Monday. “Jed The Fish” Gould has passed away at the age of 69. 

Gould joined KROQ-FM in 1978. In just a few years, he helped the staton enter its “ROQ of the ’80s” movement. He briefly left KROQ-FM in 1985 to join KQAK-FM in San Francisco. After a three-month absence, he returned to KROQ-FM and took over the afternoon-drive slot. He ultimately worked at the station for 34 years.

According to Variety, the L.A.-based DJ was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. His death was confirmed on his Instagram account this Monday morning. 

“At 6 a.m. on April 14, 2025, the world lost one of its most unique and brilliant personalities,” the post read. “Jed the Fish passed peacefully away in his beloved home, and the world will never be the same. RIP Jed, go be with Alice.” 

As you’d expect, Los Angeles residents who listened to Gould throughout the years were heartbroken by this news. 

“You were an integral figure in my teenage years,” one person commented. “May his memory be a blessing.” 

“One of the most talented and funniest man in radio. His penchant for picking hit music was impeccable,” another person wrote. “To hear you do commercials in the early 80’s was entertaining and BTW, tell them a flounder sent ya. RIP my friend and go join the other talents we’ve lost that put KROQ on the map of legends. You will be missed.”

The current DJ for KROQ-FM, Megan Holiday, released a classy statement on Gould’s legacy. 

“He is one of the kindest, funniest and the most unique people that I’ve ever met,” Holiday said. “He was so inspiring and endlessly creative, and he had an infectious energy. He could light up an arena. I just loved him very much and was grateful for the time we got to spend together.” 

Our thoughts are with Gould’s loves ones.